...when you first brought them home from the hospital? Our bedroom is very small and our pack n' play will not fit. A bassinet seems like a waste since he'll only really be using it for the first 2-3 months or so (the one we looked at was for up to 15lbs). Did anyone put their LO in a crib in their own room right away? His nursery is next to our room and probably about 5 steps away- all that separates the 2 rooms is our linen closet. But somehow I feel guilty, like he needs to sleep in our room and if he doesn't I'm being neglectful. WDYT? Then there's the other side of me that thinks it's better to get him used to sleeping in his own crib/room right from the get-go.
Any insight/feedback/experience is appreciated! TIA!
Re: Where did you LO sleep...
He slept in a cradle in our room for about 6 weeks. ?But after the first week, I would put him in his crib after the second nighttime feeding (usually around 3-4 am). ?That way, DH wouldn't disturb him when he got up for work. ?He was fine in his crib, and I know lots of people who put their LO in the crib from night one. ?
If you're not comfortable with the crib, could you see if you could borrow a bassinet from a friend or relative? ?Or look for a used one on Craigs List or eBay?
Another boy on the way!
Natalie Kate - October 4, 2011
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PNP in our bedroom. We moved her to her crib after about 2 weeks because she was such a loud sleeper!
I originally thought I would have her in her crib from the get-go but onced I had her I wanted her close!